2012 Southeast Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show

The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council is proud to present this Fall’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center starting Tuesday, October 23rd. This art show is open to the public and will run for only four days. Here is the current schedule: Tuesday-Friday, October 23-26: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will be held on Thursday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Shore Art Center. Awards will be given out at this time. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

To encourage greater participation The Art Guild is offering cash awards for Best-of-Show, First Place in each category plus an Area Award for best depiction of a landmark within a 100-mile radius of Lamar, a Popular Choice Award, and a President’s Choice Award. Certificates are awarded for second, third and honorable mention.

Only original works not previously entered in a SECAG Autumn Art Show are eligible for entry and showing. Works will be displayed and judged according to the following categories: Painting, Artisan Works, Drawing & Prints, Photography and Three-Dimensional.

Registration is Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Shore Arts Center, 115 Main Street in Lamar. Registration is $10 each or $30 for three entries. One additional entry can be registered for $5.

A student category is available for artists under college level, who wish to enter their work. The cost is reduced per entry for this category.

The complete rules and forms are available online at secoartscouncil.org or www.secag.org. Printed copies can be obtained by calling co-chairpersons, Bev Middleton at 719-940-4451 or Jeff Alexander at 719-336-4780.